Saturday, June 1, 2013
Alcoholic beverages soon could have nutritional labels like those on food packaging, but only if the producers want to put them there. The Treasury Department, which regulates alcohol, said last week that beer, wine and spirits companies can …
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
A lot changes in 100 years, but the key to Hellmann’s success may be that not much has changed for the mayonnaise. To celebrate Hellmann’s centennial birthday, owner Unilever is launching a marketing campaign to drum up attention …
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Casseroles have never really had much of a place in my culinary repertoire. It’s a time thing mostly. I’d rather sear something off in a few minutes than stand around while it slowly bakes. I’ve also never been …
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
This is strikingly, deeply pink food you don’t need to be afraid of. You could cook the beets from scratch (see note), but we found it easier to use the vacuum-packed cooked beets in the refrigerated section of …
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Whether you’ve just bought a shiny new grill or pulled your old one out of winter hibernation, step No. 1 before embracing grilling season is to clean and season it. Grills are like cast-iron skillets; the more you …
Sunday, May 26, 2013
A new Mexican restaurant will open on Loudon Road this summer. El Rodeo, a family-owned group of Mexican restaurants, will open in July at 22 Loudon Road, said Pedro Aguirre, one of the company’s employees. Outback Steakhouse occupied the restaurant space until it closed last year. Aguirre’s uncle, …
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
When it comes to packing a picnic basket, sandwiches are almost always the stars of the menu. And why not? They are easy to eat with your hands, pack well and are versatile enough to keep everyone happy. …
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
If you’re trying to drop a few pounds before swimsuit season, stop reading now. Seriously. There’s probably a feature elsewhere in this food section that involves things like vegetables and whole grains. If, however, you want to know …
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Imagine your favorite cheese: perhaps an aged, sharp cheddar, or maybe a blue Gorgonzola or a gentle Monterey Jack. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to use those really good cheeses you love on nachos or as a sauce on …
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Public School 244 is the first public school in the city to go all-veggie. The animal-welfare group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals says it might be the first all-veggie public elementary school in the nation. Schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott says he’s proud of the “trailblazing” school. …